Susie_Moon Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi Everyone,I'm very very new to this. Received my first telescope at Christmas. I have a Celestron Astromaster 130eq MD - Very big and only used the basics so far. Any tips would be much appreciated about the telescope or the skies.Thanx Susie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigal1 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi there Susie welcome to SGL , as far as your scope goes i would recommend getting hold a a collimating eyepiece so you can check or / and adjust the collimation ( some great video tutorials on utube on this subject ) plus make sure you give it enough cooldown time ( maybe 30 mins ) .Regards Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brantuk Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi Susie and welcome to SGL Nice choice of first scope - very useful the 130eq - but believe me - it ain't big lol. You will need to look up polar alignment - search for Astro Baby's guide in the primers section or in google.For the sky - download "Stellarium". It's free and very good planetarium software - just about everyone has it (or Cartes du Ciel).Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowjet Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi Susie, a very warm welcome to the SGL forum, read as much as you can, your first stop should be Turn Left at Orion, this will help you around the skies with your scope.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightfisher Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 welcome susie, stellarium is a must, hope you get some good clear nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbytate Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi and welcome to sgl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza666 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi there Susie from a fellow noob hope to hear more from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshapetriji Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 A big hello from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi Susie and welcome to the forum.I agree with John's suggestion of "Turn Left At Orion" BUT there is a new edition out in spring which will include revised tables/dates, as those in the current edition are only valid up to and including this year. Its not the cheapest book but would like you to get best value from this resource if you are prepared to hang on.Clear skies and keep warm!James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Spock Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi Susie, welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Imp Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi Susie welcome to SGL.As has already been mentioned Stellarium is a great resource get it here:- StellariumEnjoy,Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufusgj Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hello and welcome to SGL from a fellow newb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi Susie a warm welcome to the forumDougEssex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufusgj Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hello and welcome to SGL from a fellow newb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Strings Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hi and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizibilder Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hello Susie and welcome to SGL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadget Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hello and welcome from me SusieKevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino Pete Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hello and welcome to SGL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan of Borg Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hello and welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeyears Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Hi Susie and welcome to the forum, as said before stellarium and if you have an android phone download google skymap, it uses your location and shows you the constellations,planets etc. in real time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hi SusieWelcome aboard.Dave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hello Susie welcome.JohnH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigander Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Welcome to SGL, Susie!Dana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Senior Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hi Susie, welcome to SGL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 hi susie welcome to sgl from bedfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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